Spark plug diy... need help!

NYC M3 · 06-01-2013, 08:36 PM

Hey guys. So I recently decided to do my spark plugs and changed out 6 plugs successfully, but I am having trouble with the 2 upper plugs on the passenger side. I cant seem to find any angle to grip the old plugs. Can anyone help me. I can basically come to you anywhere in NYC. The help would be greatly appreciated.

gimmethemuumuu · 06-02-2013, 02:43 AM

You need a series the socket and a series of extensions dropped in individually, as well as a swivel. Check the change tool and DIY threads for details. PM me if you'd like

beyondM · 06-02-2013, 08:08 AM

I just ordered plugs and I'm thinking about doing it myself. All the DIYs mention a coil puller. Do I really need that tool? I can't seem to find it anywhere. Anybody around NYC have one I could borrow?

beyondM · 06-26-2013, 08:43 AM

Did my plugs last week. It wasn't too bad. Took about a little less than 2 hours and I took my time. Definitely need a swivel extension. I used a hanger and large screwdriver to get the coils out. I did break one of the top of the coil pack though. I rushed it and put too much force. I have one on order but without the top it still works perfectly fine.

1sikbmr · 06-26-2013, 09:45 AM

I have the division M coil puller if you need to use it

Edit just seen this was first of the month hope you fixed it by now LOL

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NYC M3 First Lieutenant 15 Rep 301 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: nyc iTrader: (0)	Spark plug diy... need help! Hey guys. So I recently decided to do my spark plugs and changed out 6 plugs successfully, but I am having trouble with the 2 upper plugs on the passenger side. I cant seem to find any angle to grip the old plugs. Can anyone help me. I can basically come to you anywhere in NYC. The help would be greatly appreciated.
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gimmethemuumuu Captain 80 Rep 945 Posts Drives: '17 F80 M3, SO/Bk Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (15)	You need a series the socket and a series of extensions dropped in individually, as well as a swivel. Check the change tool and DIY threads for details. PM me if you'd like
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beyondM Private First Class 31 Rep 192 Posts Drives: 2011 Silverstone II E90 ZCP Join Date: May 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (6)	I just ordered plugs and I'm thinking about doing it myself. All the DIYs mention a coil puller. Do I really need that tool? I can't seem to find it anywhere. Anybody around NYC have one I could borrow?
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06-26-2013, 08:43 AM	#4
beyondM Private First Class 31 Rep 192 Posts Drives: 2011 Silverstone II E90 ZCP Join Date: May 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (6)	Did my plugs last week. It wasn't too bad. Took about a little less than 2 hours and I took my time. Definitely need a swivel extension. I used a hanger and large screwdriver to get the coils out. I did break one of the top of the coil pack though. I rushed it and put too much force. I have one on order but without the top it still works perfectly fine.
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06-26-2013, 09:45 AM	#5
1sikbmr Brigadier General 145 Rep 3,329 Posts Drives: F80 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (16)	I have the division M coil puller if you need to use it Edit just seen this was first of the month hope you fixed it by now LOL __________________ F80 ///M3 6MT Avus Blue ZCP
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